The Braves are 11-20 currently and have lost 8 of their last 9 games. Their offense is pretty much Freeman and a little help from Kemp, Phillips and Markakis.

In another thread on here, some of you feel that Freeman's prime is currently being wasted. A trade like this, helps not waste it. Longoria provides Freeman protection(Kemp does too, but Kemp is hot then cold hot then cold) in the lineup and he give us another good hitter, who also brings power, also provides better defense at 3b than Garcia.

Longoria is signed long term and is a proven commodity. I don't think we'd be able to get him for anything short of Albies.

This season seems like it'll be a lost cause with how we've started, and the fact that no team will probably pull the trigger on a big trade until June or July anyway. We need to hope that Swanson figures his ish out, that the young guys deliver quickly and that we can hit some homeruns in free agency.

Firing Mcdowell was also a terrible move and we're paying for it right now.

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ATL Boy wrote:Longoria is signed long term and is a proven commodity. I don't think we'd be able to get him for anything short of Albies.

This season seems like it'll be a lost cause with how we've started, and the fact that no team will probably pull the trigger on a big trade until June or July anyway. We need to hope that Swanson figures his ish out, that the young guys deliver quickly and that we can hit some homeruns in free agency.

Firing Mcdowell was also a terrible move and we're paying for it right now.

That's an interesting trade idea. I'm on board with including Newcomb (control issues bother me), but I'd really like to keep Albies. If they take Toussaint instead - do it. I like Wisler and Blair - and Seymour's lookiing good, but that's the price ya pay. Let's do it if we don't have to include Albies. Gohara's looking like a stud, but if we have to include him, let's do it.

"Every dollar devoted to 9th seed is like money in the bank. You gotta spend money to lose money. Trade next year's 1st while you're at it, for that extra UNNGH! the team will need." - montestewart on Wizards management

I would love to keep Albies too, but if that's what it takes to get done, then I'm on board. We still have Travis Demeritte to pair with Swanson if we lose Albies. He's our #9 ranked, .265/.341/.430/.770 3 HRs 16 RBI 14 BB 33 Ks in 121 AB in AA this season. Power numbers down from last year some, low strikeout numbers.

Demeriite is a tantalizing prospect - love middle infielders with power. He's got his SO rate down to an acceptible level - even though it's still high. That'll basically be what it comes down to.

"Every dollar devoted to 9th seed is like money in the bank. You gotta spend money to lose money. Trade next year's 1st while you're at it, for that extra UNNGH! the team will need." - montestewart on Wizards management

I'm guessing Donaldson's also going to be shopped for prospects - after the Braves crushed Toronto. Jays are in an awfully tough division and are already showing signs that they're not going to compete. Donaldson will be a free agent in 2019, so he should cost less than Longoria.

Braves are in 2nd place in the NL East.

"Every dollar devoted to 9th seed is like money in the bank. You gotta spend money to lose money. Trade next year's 1st while you're at it, for that extra UNNGH! the team will need." - montestewart on Wizards management

Oh, that's another option. I'd be good with either. My thinking on Longoria though is he would be here a little longer(both players would be an upgrade) and can be our 3b until Maitan is ready and also be a good mentor to Maitan. Longoria is signed thru 2023, Maitan projected to be ready by 2020-2021. Donaldson has been injured most of this early season, has 29 AB as opposed to Longoria's 164 AB. Longoria provides more solid defense, while Donaldson provides more speed on the bases. Longoria last 3 seasons 13, 9, 9 errors, Donaldson last 3 seasons 23, 18, 14 errors. Both Longoria and Donaldson will be 32 after this season, having to pony up less for one of them is intriguing though.

Agreed - I'd rather have Longoria - that contract would fit well. Btw, don't rule out Austin Riley at 3B in 2 years - if he can cut down on the strikeouts. He's got a lot of power potential.

"Every dollar devoted to 9th seed is like money in the bank. You gotta spend money to lose money. Trade next year's 1st while you're at it, for that extra UNNGH! the team will need." - montestewart on Wizards management

Both buyers and sellers. The Braves are looking for a contract controlled starting pitcher, IE Archer/Gray.

Looks like Tampa will hold on to Archer(for now). I'd trade for Gray. Then trade Garcia and Teheran for prospects. I believe Dickey and Phillips will stay around, but both could be traded. Matt Adams is a toss up, capitalize on his high value, or keep the offense together? Kemp, Markakis and Jim Johnson could also be traded.